We are definitely going to become much more stupider in the long run. Cognitive offloading is a very real thing and honestly concerning. I think we need some kind of AI watermarks or disclaimers when it comes to AI content. That way we can at least have the choice to support pure human creativity over AI generations.
I really appreciate that you don't hide the fact that you use AI in composing Syncopated Justice. It doesn't feel synthetic to me because your unique personal outlook and commentary shines through which isn't always the case when it comes to AI generated content/slop.
Brilliant, Bret. As poet, a photographer, and an amteur painter, I am 100%, or in Trump's terms 1600% ( medicinal discount, he, he) in agreement.
The fact that thinking has now become too facile with looking everything up(guilty as charged), and facts can be so distorted by AI (Grok describing Hitler as hero), we are not only becoming less creative, but stupider (as you pointed out in latest college studies), and hence easier to manipulate. It does, indeed, mke the future of humanity look grim. Think WALL.E or the Matrix!
How we will create and even interact with AI is the defining question of our era. Every time I write about this I say ok, I'm done writing about AI. But I keep coming back to the topic because it's just so important.
Wonderfully descriptive language in your study of the dilemmas I am also encountering as a creative being. My practice as a musician and as a painter has more questions and possibilities popping up than answers. I am using the Internet as a communication tool and informational source and yet it always comes up short - I need to have live talks and videos and meetings with people. I keep going into a search of unknown spaces. And so your words are very comforting, thank you!
We are definitely going to become much more stupider in the long run. Cognitive offloading is a very real thing and honestly concerning. I think we need some kind of AI watermarks or disclaimers when it comes to AI content. That way we can at least have the choice to support pure human creativity over AI generations.
https://www.psypost.org/ai-tools-may-weaken-critical-thinking-skills-by-encouraging-cognitive-offloading-study-suggests/
I really appreciate that you don't hide the fact that you use AI in composing Syncopated Justice. It doesn't feel synthetic to me because your unique personal outlook and commentary shines through which isn't always the case when it comes to AI generated content/slop.
Brilliant, Bret. As poet, a photographer, and an amteur painter, I am 100%, or in Trump's terms 1600% ( medicinal discount, he, he) in agreement.
The fact that thinking has now become too facile with looking everything up(guilty as charged), and facts can be so distorted by AI (Grok describing Hitler as hero), we are not only becoming less creative, but stupider (as you pointed out in latest college studies), and hence easier to manipulate. It does, indeed, mke the future of humanity look grim. Think WALL.E or the Matrix!
How we will create and even interact with AI is the defining question of our era. Every time I write about this I say ok, I'm done writing about AI. But I keep coming back to the topic because it's just so important.
A really good, thoughtful piece, Bret.
Wonderfully descriptive language in your study of the dilemmas I am also encountering as a creative being. My practice as a musician and as a painter has more questions and possibilities popping up than answers. I am using the Internet as a communication tool and informational source and yet it always comes up short - I need to have live talks and videos and meetings with people. I keep going into a search of unknown spaces. And so your words are very comforting, thank you!